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How to get fromChicago to Downtown Columbusby subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Downtown Columbus by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3h 47m
    $90–558

  2. Drive 310.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Downtown Columbuscar car 310.3 mi
    6h 17m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 20m
    $85–120

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    7h 49m
    $98–197

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 16m
    $554–908

  6. Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus bus Bsb 22
    2. Take the bus from Lima to Columbusbus bus Bsb 22 / ...
    8h 45m
    $73–130

Chicago to Downtown Columbus by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Downtown Columbus, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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